The Endangered Seed is an exhibition of individual portraits of nearly extinct corn seeds. These corn species have adapted over centuries to thrive in different environments, providing a rich variety of corn plants now threatened by current agricultural practices.
Artist Abner Nolan has collaged historic photographs taken shortly after the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco with San Francisco newspaper headlines taken a few days prior to the earthquake.
“What’s New?,” a series of posters by artists Julio Morales and Claudio Michelo, is inspired by Herb Caen’s introduction to his book Baghdad by the Bay, in which he surveys San Francisco residents about daily life in the Bay Area.
Peripheral Visions, artwork posters by artist Jason Jagel reflecting the Market Street environment, will be installed in 24 kiosks on Market Street between Van Ness and Embarcadero from Monday, November 15, 2004 to Thursday, February 10, 2005.
“Champions of Market Street,” a series of posters of original artwork by Katherine Aoki celebrating random acts of kindness between strangers, will be installed in 24 Market Street kiosks between Van Ness and the Embarcadero from August 16 through November 11, 2004.
Urban Ornith-choreography, a series of artworks depicting the complex dance between people and pigeons on Market Street, will be on view on Market Street from Monday, May 17, to Thursday, August 12, 2004.
“Walking Behind,” a series of artworks designed for exhibition on Market Street by artist Kerry Loewen, will be on view in kiosks on Market Street between Van Ness Avenue and the Embarcadero from February 16 to May 13, 2004.
“The Street,” a series of art posters by the artist team of Margaret Crane | Jon Winet, will feature photographs depicting discrete interactions in the life of pedestrians on San Francisco’s Market Street.
May I Take Your Order?, a series of posters by artist Nancy Mizuno Elliott featuring employees of fast food restaurants on Market Street, will be displayed in 24 kiosks on Market Street between Van Ness and the Embarcadero from August 18, through November 13, 2003.
San Francisco artist Megan Wilson explores the cross-cultural meaning of “home” in an outdoor exhibition of original posters, presented by the San Francisco Arts Commission on sidewalk kiosks along Market Street, from August 19 to November 14, 2002.
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